Wyndham Clark turned and launched his driver into an advertising hoarding on the 16th hole on the final day of the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, so furious was he with his tee shot

Wyndham Clark of the United States was far from happy on the final day(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Wyndham Clark has issued an apology for his temper tantrum that marred Sunday’s final round of the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, turned and launched his driver into an advertising hoarding after finding a bunker from his tee shot on the 16th hole.

In a statement on X, Clark wrote: “I would like to sincerely apologise for my behaviour yesterday on Hole 16. As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me.

“My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on.

“I hold myself to a high standard, trying to always play for something bigger than myself, and yesterday I fell short of those standards. For that I am truly sorry. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you can all forgive me in due time.”

Clark had made a poor start to his round and had just fallen further back after scoring a bogey on the par-five 15th.

The American went on to finish in joint 50th place, wrapping up another frustrating performance in a major championship. Clark has not finished in the top 30 since his triumph at the Los Angeles Country Club.

Meanwhile, Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald was impressed with the performance of Sweden’s Alex Noren, who partnered Scottie Scheffler in the final group on Sunday, in just his second competitive appearance since October due to a hamstring injury.

“He’s been out for a long time but his play up until his injury was pretty solid,” Donald said of Noren, who finished in a tie for 17th after a closing 76. He’s certainly someone to look at, someone who has played a Ryder Cup before.

“He works hard and sometimes having a break you come back pretty refreshed.

“I had dinner with him three or four weeks ago before he was starting up again and that’s what I told him; there’s a good chance you could come out firing because sometimes you miss the game and you have a bit more gratitude and you’re in a better place.”